What is the role of the Georgia Secretary of State in elections?

• A. Oversees judiciary appointments
• B. Administers elections, maintains official records, and oversees election-related duties
• C. Manages state taxation
• D. Heads the legislative sessions

Answer: (B)

Georgia’s Secretary of State acts as the chief elections official. In this role, the office administers elections, keeps the statewide voter registration database, and oversees election-related duties. Practically, that means setting election calendars, certifying candidates and ballot measures, training and supervising county election offices, ensuring compliance with election laws, processing voter registrations, coordinating absentee ballots, and certifying official election results. The office also handles the maintenance of official records, such as corporate filings and other state records, as part of its duties. The other tasks listed don’t fit this role: judiciary appointments are made by the governor (with Senate involvement in many cases), state taxation is handled by the Department of Revenue, and legislative sessions are led by the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate.